Castlefinn

Point of order Dinas Mawddwy is EM ,Andy

The chassis was the same right through her working life just with the mechanics removed my powered version uses a Halling chassis (its the right wheelbase with the pony trucks using the BEMO wheels they use with the rollebrocks the later version just uses a pair of brass w irons with the same pony truck arrangement.At some point the intention is to do the original D&B version using a regauged Halling Andy.

I checked again last night and its actually a Coal engine and it was stationed at Aberystwyth,though i'm sure i've seen a photo of her at Abergavenny ,in my defence i built her over ten years ago and a lot of locos have gone under the bridge since then,Andy.

Personally i deplore the absence of a clerestory.Andy.

Love to oblige but haven't a clue how to.However there may be a photo in the next new Irish Lines. Andy

Having built the Harland and Wolff loco and to the proper gauge (5'3") i can honestly say it was a pleasure to build,the only problem is my 2 irish layouts are are set in Kerry and Cork. Andy.

It does seem odd one rule for exhibitors and another for visitors,a lack of joined up thinking? Andy.

The Lewin was done by Impetus but that range is moribund.I must admit mine looks good with a rake RT cauldrons.Andy.

They were certainly at Perth,as i managed to pick up a Dunrobin and coach kit from him,Andy.

From an exhibitors point of view Warley wins,Ally Pally always seems slightly disfunctional,ie you are presented Exhibtors badges which are just a bit of card with nothing to wear it with and my favorite a room were exhibitors can get a drink but has a key pad which they don't tell you what the code is and no these are not one offs as i've done Ally Pally about six times and Warley 12 times.Andy.

Yep two have enlarged cutouts on the rear for working the branch ,can't remember which off the top of my head,bear in mind they only worked cab first tetween the mines and Arigna.(Been there done it modelled it)Andy.

Bear in mind the cab backs are wrong check photos for your loco as there are 2 types.It would be worth checking with Neville as he now has the Backwoods Irish range and has already released some of the rolling stock kits.The C&L kits makes up nicely(having done three) apart from rectifying the cab rear issuse,guess which drawing Pete used ! Andy.

Which red wagons opens or vans? Worsley do the opens ex Castledergs,Unit models did the van bodies the chassis on the prototype were various Donegal wagon chassis hence the variety of brake gear the Ninelines chassis is suitable .Andy

L Gardner and Sons started in 1868 and were well known for their high quality diesel engines,they were taken over by Hawker Siddeley in 1977, and sold to Perkins in 1986,Andy.

Try Wizard Models as they do a selection and their mail order is very good.Andy.